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7 Days Hunza, Khunjerab Pass & Naltar Valley Tour
The complete Hunza trip — the valley, the border pass and Naltar's coloured lakes.
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5 Days Hunza Valley Tour from Islamabad
5 days / 4 nightsIslamabad – Chilas – Karimabad – Passu – Chilas – IslamabadMax 20 peopleApril to OctoberEasyMax altitude 2,800 m at Duikar
Two full days in the valley, with Attabad, Passu and the Karimabad forts.
Overview
This is the shortest honest trip to Hunza. Five days gets you two full days in the valley itself — enough for Attabad Lake, Passu, Baltit and Altit forts, and sunrise at Duikar — with two long travel days at either end.
Be clear about what that means before you book: you will spend roughly 36 of the 120 hours on the road. It is a real trip and we run it every week in season. If you can find a sixth day, our 6-day version adds Khunjerab Pass without adding any pressure.
It suits couples, friend groups and solo travellers. It is not ideal for children under six, or for anyone who struggles with long drives.
Trip highlights
- Attabad Lake, formed by the 2010 landslide
- Passu Cones and the Passu glacier viewpoint
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Baltit Fort (700 years old) and Altit Fort
- Sunrise over Rakaposhi from Duikar
- Rakaposhi View Point at Ghulmat
- The Karakoram Highway through the Indus gorges
5 Days Hunza Valley Tour Itinerary — day by day
Every day states its route, its driving hours and its altitude, so nothing about this trip is a surprise on the road.
- 1
Day 1 — Islamabad to Chilas
Islamabad → Mansehra → Besham → Dasu → Chilas
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsDinnerStayHotel Shangrila Midway House, ChilasWe leave Islamabad at 6:00 AM and drive north on the Karakoram Highway, following the Indus through the gorges below Nanga Parbat. Breakfast and lunch stops are on the way. We reach Chilas by evening, have dinner and rest early.
Note This is the longest driving day of the trip. We do not drive the mountain sections after dark.
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Day 2 — Chilas to Hunza
Chilas → Raikot Bridge → Juglot → Gilgit → Ghulmat → Karimabad
Drivingabout 7 hoursAltitude1,250 m → 2,500 mMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Hunza Darbar, KarimabadWe stop at Raikot Bridge for the Nanga Parbat view and at Juglot, where the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush meet. Tea at Rakaposhi View Point in Ghulmat with the 7,788 m peak directly above. We reach Karimabad by late afternoon, with the evening free on the bazaar.
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Day 3 — Upper Hunza: Attabad, Hussaini and Passu
Karimabad → Attabad Lake → Gulmit → Hussaini → Passu → Duikar → Karimabad
Drivingabout 4 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Hunza Darbar, KarimabadA full day in Upper Hunza. Boating at Attabad Lake if you want it, the Hussaini suspension bridge for those who want to cross, and the Passu Cones with the glacier behind them. We return via Duikar for sunset over Rakaposhi from the Eagle's Nest viewpoint.
Note Attabad boating is optional and charged separately, around PKR 1,500 per boat.
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Day 4 — Karimabad forts, then Chilas
Karimabad → Altit → Baltit → Gilgit → Chilas
Drivingabout 8 hoursMealsBreakfast, DinnerStayHotel Shangrila Midway House, ChilasMorning at Altit Fort and Baltit Fort with a local guide, plus time in the bazaar for Hunza dry fruit, apricot oil and gemstones. We leave Karimabad after lunch and drive back down to Chilas.
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Day 5 — Chilas to Islamabad
Chilas → Besham → Mansehra → Islamabad
Drivingabout 12 hoursMealsBreakfastStay—An early start for the long drive home. Expected arrival in Islamabad between 8:00 and 10:00 PM depending on traffic and road conditions.
What is and is not included
Included
- Air-conditioned Toyota Coaster from Islamabad, maximum 20 passengers
- 4 nights' accommodation in the hotels named below, on your chosen sharing basis
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Tour leader for the whole trip and a local guide in Karimabad
- Baltit and Altit Fort entry tickets
- Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowances
- First aid kit and oxygen cylinder on board
Not included
- All lunches
- Attabad Lake boating and jet-ski charges
- Personal shopping, laundry and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under what's included
Hotels on this trip
| Nights | Hotel | Place | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nights 1 & 4 | Hotel Shangrila Midway House | Chilas | 3-star |
| Nights 2 & 3 | Hotel Hunza Darbar | Karimabad | 3-star, valley view |
If a named hotel is genuinely unavailable we tell you before departure and move you to a property of the same or better category. We never change it silently.
Upcoming departures
| Departure | Returns | Seats left | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9 Oct 2026 | Tue 13 Oct | 4 | PKR 48,500 | Book |
| Fri 16 Oct 2026 | Tue 20 Oct | 11 | PKR 48,500 | Book |
| Fri 23 Oct 2026 | Tue 27 Oct | 17 | PKR 50,500 | Book |
| Fri 9 Apr 2027 | Tue 13 Apr | 20 | PKR 52,500 | Book |
Prices are per person on quad sharing. Seats shown are live at the time of publishing — confirm on WhatsApp before transferring an advance.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 days enough for Hunza?
It is enough to see Hunza itself properly — two full days in the valley. It is not enough to add Khunjerab Pass or Naltar Valley; those need our 6-day and 7-day packages.
How much of the trip is driving?
About 36 hours across five days, mostly on days 1 and 5. We tell you this before you book because the complaint we hear about other operators is always the same: nobody told them.
Can a solo female traveller join this group?
Yes. Solo female travellers are matched with same-gender room-mates on quad and triple sharing at no extra cost, and several departures each month carry a female coordinator. Ask us which ones.
Will my phone work?
Jazz and Zong work patchily up to Chilas. Inside Gilgit-Baltistan only SCOM works reliably, and hotels have wifi. Buy a SCOM SIM in Gilgit if you need to stay reachable.
Are there ATMs in Hunza?
There are ATMs in Gilgit and Aliabad but they run out of cash. Carry enough for the whole trip.
What about altitude sickness?
Karimabad is at 2,500 m, which almost nobody reacts to, and this package does not go above 2,800 m. We carry oxygen regardless.
What if the road closes?
Landslides happen on the KKH. If a closure changes the itinerary we adjust the route and tell you immediately. Our cancellation policy covers what happens if a trip cannot run at all.
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Questions about dates, fitness, children or hotels — we answer them properly.
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